SALTSJÖBADEN BOAT TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Two hours of full-throttle archipelago: Stockholm’s skyline to Vaxholm by speed boat
A private, 2-hour RIB ride from Strandvägen that threads Stockholm’s waterfront sights, rockets out through the inner archipelago to Vaxholm and returns via Djurgården.
Two hours of full-throttle archipelago: Stockholm’s skyline to Vaxholm by speed boat.
This compact, private speed-boat tour launches from central Stockholm and stitches city icons and open water into a brisk two-hour circuit — a high-speed introduction to the archipelago’s islands, summer houses and coastal fortifications.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Stockholm’s waterfront in close-up
The route begins in the heart of the city and runs past major waterfront landmarks — the Royal Palace, the National Museum, the Vasa Museum and Gröna Lund — giving passengers rapid, unobstructed views from the water.
High-speed transit to the archipelago capital
After threading the inner islands, the boat accelerates to over 40 knots (80 km/h) and covers the distance to Vaxholm in about 30 minutes, turning the crossing itself into a highlight.
Vaxholm fortress and old summer houses
Around Vaxholm the tour cruises past historic summer houses — some with roots in the 1600s — and the Vaxholm fortress, whose present structure was completed in 1863 after earlier fortifications dating back to the 1500s.
What the day feels like
What the two hours feel like
Board at a central Strandvägen dock, slip past the city’s waterfront monuments, then push into open water: the ride alternates between close-in sightseeing and full-speed stretches across island-dotted seascapes, a concise, kinetic arc that finishes with a calm glide through Djurgården’s narrow canal back to the dock.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour fits — and who should avoid it.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The experience lasts two hours.
Kajplats (dock) 17A on the sea side of Strandvägen, close to Hotel Diplomat.
Wear comfortable shoes; do not bring large bags or suitcases.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Where do we meet?
You meet at Kajplats (dock) 17A on the sea side of Strandvägen, close to Hotel Diplomat.
How long is the tour?
The tour duration is two hours.
Can pregnant people join the tour?
No — for safety reasons, pregnant women cannot be taken on RIB tours.
Are people with limited mobility allowed?
No — individuals with limited mobility cannot be accommodated on this RIB tour.
What should I bring and can I bring luggage?
Wear comfortable shoes. Large bags or suitcases are discouraged and should not be brought on this trip.
How fast does the boat go and how long to Vaxholm?
After passing the inner islands the boat accelerates to over 40 knots (80 km/h) and reaches Vaxholm in about 30 minutes.